What would prevent him from putting me on another medication especially that these are my first ever? I've already told him that they make me so drowsy but he suggested to lower the dosage rather than change the medication !!! I know he knows better but I'm the one experiencing it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-02 19:36:12 · 10 answers · asked by inquisitive 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You have to give your body time to adjust to changes made in medication. Changing the dosage on something you are already taking is easier on your body in the long run than constantly changing medications. Titrating the dosages on anti-depressants can take awhile. The whole reason there are so many to choose from is that selecting a medication that will work for someone is not an exact science--it takes patience and time to adjust to each new dosage. If you were needing to increase your dosage, each increase can take your body 2-3 weeks to adjust to before seeing the need for more.
Good luck!
2007-01-02 22:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by purplepinkanddots 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All medical practitioners seem reluctant to change their patients anti-depressant medication, especially when from the doctor's perspective the medication seems to be effective. I have been prescribed these medications for the last 20 years and all anti-depressants have a sedative affect to some degree. What you have to decide is wether the your original illness is more bearable than the side effects of the medication you have been given. My bet would be that the medication would be preferable. Another consideration is that most anti- depressants can take one or two months to begin to be effective, so the process of changing to another drug can be rather unpleasant and time consuming, during which you may begin to feel quite ill again. Bearing in mind the potential for self harm in people suffering from depression and anxiety it is understandable that psychiatrists are reluctant to change medication. Would discussing your concerns with your psychiatrist in more depth help do you think?
2007-01-02 19:58:38 · answer #2 · answered by Trixie Bordello 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where have you been...nearly everyone takes an antidepressant and/or an anti-anxiety medication these days. There is no stigma attached to that at all any more, it's so common. I don't think I know anyone over the age of 21 that doesn't take some sort of pill for anxiety, depression, etc.
2016-03-29 05:41:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it can take a few weeks to a month or so for the meds to take effect in the way they were meant to. I'm sure that even with the lower dosage you feel the same amount of drowsiness, the doc will change your meds, but give it time.If he/she does change the meds, you will have to wait a period of time before taking the new med, letting the old one leave your system before introducing the new one. I'm sure the doc knows the side effect of the meds better than you do, so give the lower dose a chance.
2007-01-02 23:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by Stinging Dragon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a counselor at a metal hospital. You can expect feel tired at first and if that is the worst side effect you are suffering it's is very mild. Some anti depressants increase anxiety and depression. Also it may take several tries to find the right medication for you. Also some medications take time to leave your body before you can start a new drug, which some times leads to physical side effects such a nausea and dizziness.
2007-01-02 20:35:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you take them before going to bed? This might help. Usually in time your body will adjust to the drug and the side effects will diminish and disappear. Also, the drugs take some time to become effective. That's probably why he's not switching you to a different one.
2007-01-02 21:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 10:14:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is normal until your body adjusts, it usually goes away after a week or so. Unless anyone here is a neuroscientist, or psychiatrist, I'd be careful of taking some advice.
2007-01-02 19:53:35 · answer #8 · answered by anjangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get all kinda Weird goings on with those meds, and they are highly unpredictable. Unrepressable suicidal impulses are just one example. Yes i did say "unrepressable". Best to get the hell off of them if you can,, road to no where, really.
2007-01-02 19:41:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he's getting paid by the drug makers to keep you on it!!! If I were you, I'd go to another doc or TRY alternatives to drugs.
2007-01-02 19:38:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋